It Takes a Lunatic
Seen it?2019 | 126 min | Documentary
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at anyone who likes knowing it really happened and the curious. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
The extraordinary life of beloved acting teacher and theatre producer Wynn Handman is recalled in this portrait of a provocative, innovative artist.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 735 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Billy Lyons
- Richard GereSelf
- Michael DouglasSelf
- Alec BaldwinSelf
- James CaanSelf
- John LeguizamoSelf
- Chris CooperSelf
- Frank LangellaSelf
- Bill IrwinSelf
- Eric BogosianSelf
- Susan LucciSelf